Adding a Menu to Your Website Using HitMe Website Builder
Menus are a vital part of any website, providing users with easy navigation and access to your content. With HitMe Website Builder, adding and customizing menus is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to create and tailor menus that perfectly fit your website’s design and functionality.
Step 1: Access the Header Page
1. Launch the HitMe Website Builder.
2. Switch to Project Pages Mode from the toolbar or settings menu.
3. In this mode, locate and select the Header Page.
o The Header Page is a global element, meaning any changes made here will reflect across your entire website.
Step 2: Add a Navigation Section
1. Once on the Header Page, switch the mode to Sections Mode.
2. Browse through the available section categories and select:
o Navigations for general menus, or
o Shop Navigations if your eCommerce module is active.
3. Choose a navigation section template that suits your website’s design.
4. Drag and drop the selected section into your page or click to automatically place it.
5. Adjust the section's position to ensure it integrates seamlessly into your website layout.
Step 3: Customize the Menu Style
After successfully adding the navigation section, it’s time to personalize its appearance and functionality:
1. Switch to Global Styles Mode, which allows you to edit elements across your website consistently.
2. Click on the menu element within the navigation section to reveal its available customization options.
3. Access the Settings Panel, where you can modify various aspects of the menu.
Step 4: Select and Edit the Menu
1. In the settings panel, select the menu you want to display.
o This could be a primary menu or any other menu you previously created.
2. To modify the menu structure, click the “Edit Menu” button. This action opens the full Menu Builder, offering powerful tools to customize your navigation menu.
Step 5: Use the Menu Builder
The Menu Builder provides an intuitive interface to manage your menu’s content and structure. Here’s what you can do:
• Add or Remove Items: Easily add pages, links, or custom elements like photo-links or external URLs.
• Reorganize Menu Items: Use the drag-and-drop functionality to rearrange items.
• Create Submenus: Build hierarchical menus with up to three levels for more advanced navigation structures.
• Customize Individual Items:
o Rename items to fit your branding.
o Configure whether a link opens in the same window or a new one.
o Preview the full URL to ensure accuracy.
Learn More
For an in-depth guide on how to use and optimize the Menu Builder, refer to the article How Menu Builder Works. This resource provides detailed explanations and practical tips to help you master menu creation and customization.
By following these steps and leveraging the powerful features of HitMe Website Builder, you can create intuitive, visually stunning menus that enhance your website’s usability and user experience.